NASDAQ:INCY appears to be flying under the radar despite its strong fundamentals.

Discover INCYTE CORP (NASDAQ:INCY), an undervalued stock highlighted by our stock screener. NASDAQ:INCY showcases solid financial health and profitability while maintaining an appealing valuation. We'll explore the details.

Valuation Assessment of NASDAQ:INCY

An integral part of ChartMill's stock analysis is the Valuation Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating evaluates diverse valuation factors, including price to earnings and cash flows, while considering the stock's profitability and growth. NASDAQ:INCY has received a 9 out of 10:

• Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of INCY indicates a rather cheap valuation: INCY is cheaper than 97.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of INCY to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.11), we can say INCY is valued slightly cheaper.
• Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.89, the valuation of INCY can be described as reasonable.
• INCY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. INCY is cheaper than 98.80% of the companies in the same industry.
• When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of INCY to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.39), we can say INCY is valued rather cheaply.
• INCY's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. INCY is cheaper than 97.95% of the companies in the same industry.
• Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, INCY is valued cheaper than 97.61% of the companies in the same industry.
• The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
• The excellent profitability rating of INCY may justify a higher PE ratio.
• A more expensive valuation may be justified as INCY's earnings are expected to grow with 24.94% in the coming years.

What does the Profitability looks like for NASDAQ:INCY

Discover ChartMill's exclusive Profitability Rating, a proprietary metric that assesses stocks on a scale of 0 to 10. It takes into consideration various profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. Notably, NASDAQ:INCY has achieved a 8:

• With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.45%, INCY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.27% of the companies in the same industry.
• INCY's Return On Equity of 13.82% is amongst the best of the industry. INCY outperforms 96.75% of its industry peers.
• With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.44%, INCY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.58% of the companies in the same industry.
• INCY has a Profit Margin of 19.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INCY outperforms 97.61% of its industry peers.
• INCY's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• The Operating Margin of INCY (18.91%) is better than 96.92% of its industry peers.
• In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of INCY has grown nicely.
• INCY has a Gross Margin of 93.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. INCY outperforms 94.70% of its industry peers.

Deciphering NASDAQ:INCY's Health Rating

Every stock is evaluated by ChartMill, receiving a Health Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This assessment considers different health aspects, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NASDAQ:INCY has achieved a 7 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 5.69 indicates that INCY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• INCY has a Altman-Z score of 5.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. INCY outperforms 80.51% of its industry peers.
• INCY has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.04. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.04 years to pay back of all of its debts.
• INCY's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.04 is amongst the best of the industry. INCY outperforms 97.78% of its industry peers.
• A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01 indicates that INCY is not too dependend on debt financing.
• A Current Ratio of 3.47 indicates that INCY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• A Quick Ratio of 3.43 indicates that INCY has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.

Looking at the Growth

Every stock receives a Growth Rating from ChartMill, ranging from 0 to 10. This rating assesses various growth aspects, including historical and projected EPS and revenue growth. NASDAQ:INCY boasts a 7 out of 10:

• INCY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 45.77%, which is quite impressive.
• Measured over the past years, INCY shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 27.86% on average per year.
• Looking at the last year, INCY shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.58% in the last year.
• INCY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.45% yearly.
• Based on estimates for the next years, INCY will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.85% on average per year.
• Based on estimates for the next years, INCY will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.58% on average per year.

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Keep in mind

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